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AccessAbility Peer Mentor Program

Mentor positions for the 2017-18 academic year are now filled. Recruitment for the 2018-19 academic year will start in May 2018. For general information about the position, please see the posting below.

AccessAbility Services is recruiting volunteer Peer Mentors for the 2017-18 academic year (September 2017 – March 2018). Peer mentors provide leadership, guidance, and support to students with disabilities as they make the transition to university.

Responsibilities:

Meet individually with mentee once a week for 1 hour

Collaboratively develop session activities with mentee

Participate in academic and social activities with mentee

Assist mentee with becoming familiar with university resources

Make effective referrals to various student and academic services on campus

Serve as a positive role model, friend, and confidant

Attend mandatory training sessions and events

Qualifications:

Undergrad (3rd year and higher) and graduate students

Must be enrolled at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus

A minimum CGPA of 2.5 (as currently listed on ACORN) - Applicants whose CGPA does not meet the minimum requirement but can demonstrate that they learned from and overcame academic and personal challenges are welcome to apply.

Knowledge of the campus and its resources

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle demands of academic studies and extracurricular activities